1981 GMC Brigadier Camshafts

Essential 1981 GMC Brigadier Camshafts

Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA (Part No.11-432-8)

CAMSHAFT, BBC 282 XTREME ENERGY HYD ROLLER 1 EA

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$547.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – CAMSHAFT, BBC 280 MAGNUM HYDRAULIC 1 EA (Part No.11-202-3)

CAMSHAFT, BBC 280 MAGNUM HYDRAULIC 1 EA

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$235.99
Ideal for use with mainly stock components like rocker arms, intake manifolds, cylinder heads, compression ratio, torque converters and rear gear ratios, the High Energy camshaft grind family is a great choice for street performance applications. Offering

Product Features:
  • Good blend of efficiency and performance.
  • Perfect choice for performance street rebuilds.
  • Work well with mainly stock components such as rockers, manifolds, heads, compression, torque converters and gears.
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.11-600-4)

Thumpr 227/241 Hydraulic Flat Cam for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$542.99
Designed to deliver an aggressive, hard-hitting exhaust note at idle, the Thumpr camshaft series from COMP Cams also delivers excellent horsepower gains and a broad torque curve. A perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods, the Thumpr series’ early i

Product Features:
  • Early intake valve opening and long exhaust duration create optimum overlap for powerful, hard-hitting exhaust note.
  • Best with aftermarket converters and more rear gear.
  • Three unique cam designs for each application that deliver excellent horsepower gains and broad torque curve; perfect choice for muscle cars and street rods.
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Competition Cams – XE 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-422-8)

XE 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1147.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 248/254 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.K11-444-8)

Xtreme Energy 248/254 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1471.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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Competition Cams – Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-602-4)

Thumpr 243/257 Hydraulic Flat Cam and Lifter Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1322.99
BIG BLOCK CHEVY HYDRAULIC CAM AND LIFTER KIT – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.

Product Features:
  • Cam and lifter kit for Big Block Chevy engines
  • CL-Kit includes cam, lifters, assembly lube, instructions and decals
  • HYDRAULIC – Big Mutha’ Thumpr: Street/strip, needs 9.5:1 compression, 2800+ stall, intake, gears and headers, very rough idle.
  • 295/312 Advertised Duration, 243/257 Duration @ .050″, .522″/.507″ Lift, 107 Lobe Separation
  • Valve spring upgrade required
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Competition Cams – Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.CL11-430-8)

Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1147.99
An older member of the COMP Cams grind family, the Magnum series of camshafts offers excellent performance gains over stock without the added wear and tear associated with more aggressive camshafts. Ideal for use with higher compression ratio engines that

Product Features:
  • Best with aftermarket torque converters and 9.5:1 compression.
  • Great high RPM power.
  • Easy on valve train parts.
  • Can be used with mild ratio rocker arms and traditional performance valve springs.
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Competition Cams – Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 (Part No.K11-422-8)

Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454

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$1540.99
Featuring a quicker valve opening, the Xtreme Energy camshaft profile provides increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve than older, slower grinds. Designed to increase performance without sacrificing driveability and creature comforts,

Product Features:
  • Excellent performance in street carbureted applications.
  • More vacuum allows an increase in duration for improved performance and assists power brakes.
  • Quicker opening lobe profiles deliver increased responsiveness and more area under the lift curve.
  • Best performance with aftermarket intake manifolds, headers, lower gear ratios etc.
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1981 GMC Brigadier Camshafts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 GMC Brigadier. Maybe you just need a couple of Camshafts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 8 different Camshafts in our inventory ranging from $235.99 to $1,540.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 GMC Brigadier running smoothly.

Camshafts are only as good as their brand. We stock 1 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 GMC Brigadier. Competition Cams are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Camshafts for your 1981 GMC Brigadier, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Camshafts to keep your 1981 GMC Brigadier rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Camshafts Brands To Make Your 1981 GMC Brigadier Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 GMC Brigadier demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Camshafts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Brigadier the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Camshafts brands and parts.

FAQs for 1981 GMC Brigadier Camshafts

What are the most purchased Camshafts for the 1981 GMC Brigadier?

Out of 8 Camshafts for the 1981 GMC Brigadier, the most popular in our inventory are:
Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
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Magnum 224/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifter Kit Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Camshaft and Lifter Kits
Xtreme Energy 248/254 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
from $1471.99
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Xtreme Energy 248/254 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Camshaft and Lifter Kits
Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
from $1540.99
This product is not rated
Xtreme Energy 218/224 Hydraulic Roller Cam K-Kit for Chevrolet Big Block 396-454
Camshaft and Lifter Kits